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Does DBB work in FSC?

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Jue, 08/02/2012 - 22:34
Ka-Kuzu

I'm wondering if I should upgrade my spine cone to DBB to use in FSC, but I don't know if it will work or not or be worth it. I am a bomber and I will get Volcanic Demo Suit with Mad bomber helm and I use Boltbrand as my sword right now. I've seen the RSS in action and it looks good but dosen't look as fun as DBB. So can someone who has tried this or has seen someone use it in FSC tell me if it works or not? Thanks.

Also I'm planning on getting the electron charge line to couple with my Voltedge charge attack.

Jue, 08/02/2012 - 22:40
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Dukeplatypus
What do you mean "does it

What do you mean "does it work?" It does the same thing it does everywhere else. Kills things fine with limited knockback.

Jue, 08/02/2012 - 22:51
#2
Ka-Kuzu
Meaning

Meaning does it do good enough damage to kill slags efficiently? sorry about that wording

Jue, 08/02/2012 - 23:11
#3
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Dukeplatypus
Ah, well, I couldn't really

Ah, well, I couldn't really help you with that as my bombing experience is limited at best. Perhaps someone else could help this fine gentleman/lady?
/e glances expectantly at the rest of the Arsenal forum crew.

Jue, 08/02/2012 - 23:29
#4
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Lizzi
Speaking as a bomber...

Eh, RSS is a much more efficient slag eliminator. In my opinion, RSS is waaay funner to use than DBB. Normally, I would strongly recommend getting an RSS, but there might be potential changes to it that would totally ruin its potential to quickly eliminate single targets. So I would wait until the coast is clear before thinking about getting an RSS. With Med DMG (which is the setup you have), it might take around 8-10 hits from a DBB to kill a slag in a four-man party. Once you've mastered the RSS mechanics, you can easily eliminate a slag in a matter of 3 or less hits, and you have the potential to one-shot slags. So the few places where DBB might outclass RSS is if you leave all the slags alone on d25 till the end or the place in d26 where you hit all the switches to unleash zombies. However, DBB is more player-friendly for taking out trojans, and you can consider taking DBB to FSC if trojans are giving you a bad time. If you're feeling really brave, you can even use a DBB to take on Vanaduke himself solo (although RSS does more damage if you know how to use it right).

I got a DBB just for use in FSC, but nowadays I never bring it there. To ultimately answer your question, getting DBB just for use in FSC isn't worth it. However, if you plan to do things other than FSC, DBB really shines in places like wolver dens, fiend levels, and gremlin levels. I regularly do Gauntlet runs, and DBB is great for pretty much the entire mission (disregarding the last room of the arena).

Also, a bit off topic, but I have a few suggestions regarding your loadout. If you reeeeally don't want to get an RSS for an effective slag killer, consider getting an Electron Vortex or Graviton Vortex. Electron Vortex is the more effective of the two on slags, as it does elemental damage and the shock holds them in place. Just be prepared to do a lot of PvP for the Electron Vortex. Or get overpriced recipes for Graviton (as it is not available in Hall of Heroes). Since you have a brandish as your secondary weapon, it combos beautifully with a vortex. Plant a vortex where a lot of slags are/will be, charge up your brandish, and then unleash it on the gathered crowd for massive damage. :D

Finally, if you'd like to do bombing runs sometimes with an experienced bomber, or have any more questions, feel free to send me a friend request in game. :)

Happy bombing!
~ Lizzi

Vie, 08/03/2012 - 02:45
#5
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Zeddy
Get it, but not for FSC

A Nitronome would keep you safer, as relying on just the DBB will see you crowded pretty fast. Electron charge will definitely help you more than DBB, especially since you have a Voltedge.

DBB is worth it for a lot of other things, though! It makes wolver dens even more laughable than they already are, it's a must-have for Heart of Ice and it's the ultimate anti-gremlin bomb.

Vie, 08/03/2012 - 03:00
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Evilnut
DBB does work against trojans

DBB does work against trojans - the fuse time's just right for you to lure it to turn around, putting its back to the bomb. Against slag walkers, you're better off using RSS, Nitro or Voltaic Tempest (when there's a lot of them).

For Vanaduke, using DBB is a risky in phase 5 - you'd have to walk too close for comfort, unless you have teammates to take out the slag guards fast/shiver.

Vie, 08/03/2012 - 09:29
#7
Ka-Kuzu
Thanks

Thanks for the replies and suggestions, it really helpped me a lot. Guess I'm gonna get RSS for FSC if the changes aren't bad, probrably just gonna get DBB for arena and stuff.

Vie, 08/03/2012 - 14:33
#8
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Zeddy
If the changes aren't bad?

I'm gonna get RSS for FSC if the changes aren't bad

They are. It's going to become pure piercing, for one thing, but I suppose you could pick up the elemental variant.

Vie, 08/03/2012 - 16:41
#9
Ka-Kuzu
Oh wow it is getting

Oh wow it is getting downgraded I see, guess its just Electron vortex and DBB then, also might get a haze bomb and I already have voltedge so is VT a good choice for FSC in my situation?

Dom, 08/05/2012 - 18:47
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Batabii
you can't really compare RSS

you can't really compare RSS to DBB. One is better suited for single targets, the other has a wide radius, good speed, and no knockback.

Personally I think it's a GREAT idea to bring dbb to vana, you can even use it on the boss himself without worrying about the surrouding fireballs blocking your attacks. However, blitz has more dps against single targets, and I tend to favor electron vortex for my primary bomb there.

Dom, 08/05/2012 - 22:35
#11
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Aquajag
RIP RSS

Ka-Kuzu, if you alread have Electron vortex and Voltedge, then VT is rather redundant. You will already be causing shock. If you like being a support player, go with shivermist, because people will like you on the boss. But if you don't like just standing there and shivering, then I would suggest Venom Veiler. It's handy just cause it ups the damage a bit. But honestly, if you don't want shiver, VT isn't a bad choice, VV is also a good one, but with your loadout you don't really need a haze bomb.

Lun, 08/06/2012 - 03:12
#12
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Zeddy
@Batabii

Have you actually tried doing this? I have. Half the time Vana just dashes away before the bomb detonates. The other half the explosion does maybe the damage of one sword-swing so you'll be in it for the long haul.

Lun, 08/06/2012 - 03:39
#13
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Diamondshreddie
well, yes

simy put, if youre looking for a general offense bomb, this one stands firm as best pure piercig option (lol, pretty much only piercing option)

anyways, it works superb on anything that doesnt resist it, goahead~

Lun, 08/06/2012 - 05:01
#14
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Aquajag
@Zeddy

I've used Nitro to Kill Vanaduke. I don't take DBB because personally, if I'm using one of those bombs, it's because I'm solo, and I like the knockback. If I don't need the knockback, I use RSS. I pretty much never go into FSC without RSS. On a couple runs, my teammate used shiver on Vana and I used Nitro. I also did a duo bomber run without shiver, and between Qwote's RSS and my Nitro, we took him down. Yes, Vana runs. But you should be circling around Vana so he doesn't dash as much. Then you get the nitro to hit him, from the same radius as your shivermist.

I think I'd say DBB is an awesome bomb that you should get if you have any intentions at all of being a damage bomber. It makes Beast levels pure easy. And really rocks gremlins too since it knocks them down all the time. But in FSC? I think there are better bomb choices, namely the current RSS (though we don't know if that will stay).

Lun, 08/06/2012 - 16:41
#15
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Zeddy
@Aquajag

That's quite interesting. I'll keep it in mind for my next FSC solo attempt.

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